EAGLE SCOUT | ISSUE NO. 25-21
25 Nov 2025 | University Data Protection Office
NEWS | Child-friendly LGUs triple nationwide as OSAEC measures strengthen
3 November 2025
PHILIPPINES – The number of child-friendly LGUs has surged from 372 in 2022 to 1,091 in 2025, driven by stricter audits and mandatory ordinances against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The Council for the Welfare of Children says stronger inter-agency coordination and parental awareness remain crucial as child protection efforts expand nationwide. READ MORE
NEWS | AI use in IEP development surges, but raises legal and privacy concerns
4 November 2025
US – AI use in creating Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plans has sharply increased, with most families being supportive. However, the Center for Democracy and Technology warns that the trend could risk Individuals with Disabilities Education Act compliance and student data privacy. The group urges schools to provide clearer guidance and safeguards. READ MORE
NEWS | France opens criminal probe into TikTok over teen suicide risks
5 November 2025
FRANCE – Judicial authorities have opened a criminal investigation into TikTok after lawmakers warned its algorithms may push vulnerable teens toward suicidal content, following multiple family lawsuits. TikTok denies the allegations and says it will defend its safety practices as cybercrime authorities begin their review. READ MORE
NEWS | Philippines blocks entry of four convicted foreign sex offenders under #ShieldKids campaign
11 November 2025
PHILIPPINES – The Bureau of Immigration has barred four convicted foreign sex offenders from entering the country as part of its intensified #ShieldKids campaign to protect Filipino children from exploitation. Officials say border security remains a key defense, with 137 offenders denied entry in 2024 and continued arrests of predators already in the country. READ MORE
NEWS | Australia to block under-16s from social media in first-of-its-kind crackdown
12 November 2025
AUSTRALIA – The nation’s teens will soon be forced to download their data, freeze their profiles, or lose access entirely as major platforms prepare to deactivate accounts for users under 16 ahead of a December 10 ban. Companies plan to rely on age-guessing software for enforcement, raising concerns about errors even as Australia becomes a global test case for youth online protection. READ MORE
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